Yermak Monument

Yermak Monument in Novocherkassk ― a sculptural work in honor of Yermak Timofeevich, a Cossack Ataman who began Russia's conquest of Siberia. The monument is considered to be an object of cultural heritage of federal importance.

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Type: Monument
Description: monument in Novocherkassk, Russia
Also known as: “Ермак Тимофеевич”
Inscription: “Ермаку - донцы. 1904”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Novocherkassk Cathedral and Museum of Don Cossacks.

Novocherkassk Cathedral

Church

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The Ascension Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox church in Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Russia. It used to be one of the largest churches of the Russian Empire and the main church of the Don Host Province. Novocherkassk Cathedral is situated 130 metres southeast of Yermak Monument.

Museum of Don Cossacks

Museum

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The Museum of history of Don Cossacks is a museum of art, culture and history of Don Cossacks in Novocherkassk, Rostov oblast, Russia. The oldest museum in Southern Russia, it was founded in 1886. Museum of Don Cossacks is situated 420 metres southwest of Yermak Monument.

Monument to Yakov Baklanov

Memorial

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Monument to Yakov Baklanov is a bronze monument to participant in the Caucasian War, General Yakov Baklanov. It was originally located in Saint Petersburg at the cemetery in Smolny Convent above the grave of the commander. Monument to Yakov Baklanov is situated 230 metres southeast of Yermak Monument.